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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.02 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.02 and 81.05 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.02 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.02 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.02 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 27,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394.63/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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